Size 14! Sooo happy for u!

Fast, well.... I am doing full liquid. I was debating about doing clear liquid or full... But then I remembered how boring clear liquid diet was and how I didn't enjoy it.... So full liquid it is. And I am very strict on calories. I know it's not healthy to stay around 500 calories, but it's only for 10 days. On may 3rd we are taking our grad pictures and I want to look more like me and less like something that ate me, lol!

I ve being doing this low calories every so often... Then take a break. I feel like I lost a lot of weight because of that. U know how when u start dieting u lose a lot in a first few days but then it slows down. So when my weight loss slows I would stop dieting but still remain in around 1000 carolies a day.... some days more, way more. but the main goal is not to gain what was lost.
I know it's not "by the books" but I feel it works better for me and it reminds me how I used to be when I was thin. I ate only when I wanted and only the amount I needed. I feel like when I get obsessed over numbers and calories I gain weight and create drama in my life.
I haven't started to exersise ... but I try to go shopping and walk walk walk

Today day 2 of my fast and 3 pounds down! Yeah!

Hi! 190!!!! How great! I hope to get there... one day, lol. I have been very very bad this month. I haven't lost a pound. Busy at school and a little too happy with all the weight I lost in the other 3 months. But it's a little early to celebrate, hmmm.... So today I started 10 day fast. .... Hopefully it will help me to get on track! And I started reading posts on this site again, I find it keeps me more motivated.
I have a doctor appt on thur..... Will see what they say about my blood work, but I am pretty sure the fast is going to mess the numbers up. Oh, we'll .. .
Size wise, I'm like u. I have a few 14 on stand by, lol. But I need to loose at least another 15 pounds, I think.

Hey Sher,
I haven't heard from you for a while.... how r u feeling? How is your weight loss going?

Lly

Hi! I am deffinetly much better. Thank god! I think, I hope, I am done with my crazy stall. I am starting to lose weight again, nothing like before ?..a pound every other day, still better than before. ..
You are so right about healthy foods..... I am sooooooooooo tired of them. I really can't look at another shake anymore. I read about how people talk about "o, I ate one cookie and felt bad! " and think... I eat whatever I want and don't feel bad at all. Hence, my slow weight loss. But on the positive site, when my school starts I usually gain a ton of weight cause I eat&study. Lol. It's like a tradition for me.... BUT, since surgery I haven't gained anything. I still snack but like 1 string cheese. This surgery gave what I always wanted. In the past I would eat something and while still eating my mind would be wondering about what else I can eat. Now I just enjoy food. Small portions. It's so wonderful!
You are doing so good with exercise! Good girl! I ve been lazy lazy lazy!
My pain is better. I can't say it's gone all together, but deff. better.
Don't be discourage with your numbers, think about summer! In the summer we are gonna feel so great and look amazing. Every pound counts! My numbers are a little higher.... but i am built like a guy.... I am almost 6 feet tall. I look big even when I am thin.. Lol!

And yes, maybe we are not suppose to eat hamburgers, but as long as we watch our portions, every once in a while, we gotta enjoy our lives

You are so organized, and that's what my problems. I don't eat much.... But more often than I should. And sometimes I can't remember what it is that I ate.not hungry really, more like a habit.and that needs to stop. I can blame anyone but myself. When I am at school I find every excuse to snack.
I think on Monday I will go back on full liquids for a few days. ... Will see if that helps

I have a lot of pain in my left side... I even called my doctor. They think I am doing too much ( like picking up my kid) and re-injuring myself. Hmmm.. And I know I am not drinking enough..... Some days I go without any water ( some juice). I don't like how it feels when I drink water. I am only a month since surgery and already back to bad habits

I am ok.... Kinda.... I am stuck, I haven't lost any weight for a longlong time and I actually went up by 5 pounds. How depressing! Hmmm..... It really is all my fault. I started on regular soft food and not sure why but I've felt so tired for the past 2 weeks. Just don't want to move at all !!!! Hmmm..... I am trying to start this week on a different note, make better choices and visit this site more.

How about you? What r u eating? Do u have any pain?

I have no inclination to have a wine! Thankfully....also, noticed I have gone off coffee, I was a relatively heavy coffee drinker, and I can't even imagine drinking it now. I have had no caffeine since before surgery! And no side effects either.
Still getting a bit tired. I am walking in the mornings now, and have moved to the pureed foods. I started out with chicken and peas. When I ate them I feel it in my chest, I am sure similar to your water.
For the protein, I am having a whey shake in the am, that is 20 grams...then have a wonder slim shake (from baria tric choice)....which is another 10 or 15. Today I had 1/4 cup chicken at lunch and another at dinner......So chicken is supposed to have 30 grams for 3.5 ounces......so that should be 60......so today looks like 90 grams......that seems like a lot, and it is the first day thT I did that. The other days I have barely made 30.....how are you doing with eating?
I have still not lost weight, but my clothes are getting bigger!!! So that is good. I can see a difference, but maybe that is my imagination!
Heading to New York on Saturday, which is going to be interested. I have asked for a fridge in my room so I can get some cottage cheese and yoghurt. I am going to have to just stay on that and the shakes......I could also get babyhood, but the protein count is low......
Let me know now you are!

Wine spritzer! Sounds good! .... Maybe in a week or two, lol.
Don't feel bad, I ve noticed since surgery I am not loosing as much weight as I did before. It has to be something to do with the healing or something. I ve started weighing in every three days, and today went on scale and I am one pound up. Was so mad at myself.....
My stomach feels great! Sometimes I wish it rebelled on something, anything. So far there is nothing can't each. ( ok, I am not really eating anything crazy, just blended soups and protein shakes.... But still).
One thing I have a problem with is drinking water. Just regular water.I think it goes down too fast so I can only do like 2 sips before I feel like it in my chest. Strange, I can drink shakes no problem..... Hmmmmm.
How r u doing on proteins?

Temptation is so hard.... I feel like the swelling in my stomach is down and I am so scared! I had my 1st protein shake today and..... I finished it! Lost as if I didn't just have a surgery ... Hmmm.... I liked it when it took me a day to finish small juice box. Now, I have to watch so I don't overeat, I guess.

Soups: good ones are hard to find, but u can strain the corn out and just drink liquid. I made a meatball soup for my family with extra liquid and had some of that. It just tasted better.... BUT with homemade soups it's hard to guess how many calories you get.

Gas.... It got better in the past few day, but once in a while I feel like I did when I was pregnant, as if I feel baby kicking Lol!

Today was raining all day... And I just felt blue, maybe tomorrow will be a better day... How r u feeling? Do u feel tired a lot?

I was thinking of getting my hair done too , need something to do, I guess. Plus my hair is kinda dry now.
The flight: it was horrible! We were delayed like 3 hours but we also didnt schedule it well, so we took our 1st flight at 6 am (to Chicago) and left Chicago after 4pm.... Usually I don't mind long wait .... But that's cause I usually kill time by having a lunch and a few snacks.... Without food it's kinda boring, lol.
As far as eating, I feel great! Yesterday I brought "Naked" Smoothie and spend all day drinking it. I had some pain on the left side, and still do, but the meds my doc gave me take care of that. I tried soup last night but couldn't stand the smell.... It seems like lots of things smell bad to me.
BUT today my family got KFC and ..... That smelled great! I just kept picturing my sleeve and how it would burst if i so much as look at the chicken. ... So far it worked. I hear people can't tolerate anything ...and I feel like I can probably tolerate anything...well, as long as it smells OK.

Hey, Sher, I feel normal too.... The gas discomfort went down... I am still at the airport so i haven't been drinking as much as I needed to. I don't feel hungry at all... Which is great!

I felt nausea yerstarday and a little today, walking helps, kinda.... But the gas pains are pretty discomforting..... I didn't have a drain, so that's a little easier. I am getting discharged tomorrow morning but will stay in Texas till saturday... Just to get a little more recovery

Me too! And on top of all that I also feel a little guilty..... This is probably the most selfish thing I've even done..... hmmm..... And still it's the right desition...
Well, keep in touch! And good luck!

Me too! And on top of all that I also feel a little guilty..... This is probably the most selfish thing I've even done..... hmmm..... And still it's the right desition...
Well, keep in touch! And good luck!

Good luck!